Malaysia's Cybercrimes Bill 2026 passed both houses of Parliament, replacing the 1997 Computer Crimes Act. The bill addresses a surge in online fraud, with 8,014 charges recorded between January and May this year, surpassing 2025 figures.
Germany's Bundestag approved a healthcare reform package aimed at saving €16.3 billion. Measures include higher patient co-payments for medications, stricter co-insurance rules for spouses, and reduced coverage for certain treatments. The bill now moves to the Bundesrat, with protests anticipated.
Germany's Bundestag approved a cost-cutting healthcare reform package aimed at saving €16.3 billion. The bill, facing expected protests, now moves to the Bundesrat. Separately, new liability rules for e-scooter companies passed, and inflation dropped to 2.3% in June.
Germany's Bundestag is poised to vote on a healthcare savings package impacting doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, and the pharma industry from 2027. Measures include higher co-payments and tighter co-insurance rules. Attempts to delay the vote via the Constitutional Court were rejected.
The Czech SPD party plans to propose stripping President Zelensky of the Order of the White Lion, the country's highest state award, citing his alleged association with Nazi figures. The proposal will be submitted to coalition party leaders and the parliament.
Australia's parliament enters its last week before the winter break amidst high tensions. Key events include Vanuatu's PM visit, the Midwinter Ball, and crucial negotiations on Labor's budget, NDIS cuts, tax legislation, and gambling advertising reforms.
Australia's parliament enters a 'settlement season' before its winter break, with the Labor government pushing contentious tax changes and facing opposition to NDIS reforms. Deals with the Greens and Coalition are complicated by party fury, leading to potential legislative roadblocks.
짐바브웨 하원이 대통령 선거를 직선제에서 의회 간선제로 변경하고 임기를 5년에서 7년으로 연장하는 개헌안을 통과시켰습니다. 야권은 국민투표 없는 개헌은 위헌이라며 반발하고 있습니다.
Six of Shiv Sena (UBT)'s nine Lok Sabha MPs have defected, forming a separate group and seeking to join the Eknath Shinde faction. Aaditya Thackeray condemned the move as "dirty politics," while Sanjay Raut vowed disciplinary action against the absent MPs.
Six of Shiv Sena (UBT)'s nine Lok Sabha MPs have defected to the Eknath Shinde camp, triggering a political crisis for Uddhav Thackeray. Aaditya Thackeray condemned the move as "dirty politics," accusing the defectors of betrayal and corruption. The rebel MPs cited ideological differences and potential merger with Congress as reasons for their split.
Zimbabwe's National Assembly has passed a bill to extend presidential terms, potentially allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030. The constitutional amendments would postpone elections from 2028 to 2030 and extend term lengths from five to seven years.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has spoken with new Farrer MP David Farley regarding his apparent divergence from party policy on immigration intake and the flying of Indigenous flags. Farley's past statements on immigration and his intention to fly multiple flags conflicted with One Nation's platform, leading Hanson to address the issues directly.
Japan's Lower House has passed a bill to regulate crypto assets under its financial instruments framework, potentially leading to lower taxes and the introduction of crypto ETFs. The changes, expected to take effect next year, will move crypto under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.
Yohei Kono, former leader of the Liberal Democratic Party and a prominent figure in Japanese politics, has died at the age of 89. He served as Foreign Minister and Speaker of the House of Representatives, and is known for the "Kono Statement" on comfort women.
Former Japanese Lower House Speaker Kono Yohei, who issued the 1993 'Kono Statement' officially acknowledging and apologizing for the Japanese military's involvement and coercion in the recruitment and transport of comfort women, has passed away. The statement was a significant turning point in the comfort women issue.
Japan's Lower House approved a supplementary budget for fiscal 2026, including funds for Middle East contingency and gasoline subsidies. PM Kishida hinted at reducing gasoline subsidies and reiterated commitment to zero consumption tax on food.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has instructed the Liberal Democratic Party to explore reducing the number of proportional representation seats in the Lower House by 45, aligning with a proposal by the Japan Innovation Party. The move aims to cut the total number of seats by 10% while addressing concerns about reducing single-member districts.
Japan's lower house began deliberations on a supplementary budget on May 3rd. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida rejected opposition amendments, aiming for a swift passage within three days. Opposition parties are demanding cash handouts and questioning the use of deficit-covering bonds.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has attacked opposition leader Angus Taylor, calling him "Temu Abbott," as the government pushes its tax reform legislation. The Greens are concerned about discretionary powers in the bill, while the Coalition plans to split the legislation to support a tax offset.
Japan's Lower House began deliberations on a supplementary budget for fiscal 2026 on the 3rd, aimed at addressing the volatile Middle East situation. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged swift passage, while opposition parties sought amendments. The budget includes a reserve fund for energy price hikes.
SEOUL, April 25 (Yonhap) -- Vyacheslav Volodin, speaker of Russia's lower house ...
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is pursuing the first ever revision of her country’s post-World War II pacifist constitution, a step that observers say is likely to be welcomed in Washington and condemned in Beijing. Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) secured a historic two-thirds majority in the National Diet’s lower house in February’s election, passing the threshold needed to pass constitutional amendments without other parties’ support. “An independent constitutional amendment...
